Arrhythmia Cardiology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 7)

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Stanton Hill; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Band 7 Arrhythmia Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Cardiology team. You will manage a specialist arrhythmia caseload, run nurse-led clinics, triage referrals and work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

Applicants should be an experienced registered nurse with post‑registration Cardiology or arrhythmia experience, strong leadership and decision‑making skills, and a

Qualifications

• NMC Level One Registered Nurse.
• BSc in Nursing.
• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching course.
• Evidence of post-basic specialist education.
• Educated to Masters level (or working towards) or equivalent demonstrable experience and learning within a specialist area.
• Non-medical prescribing (or willingness to undertake).

Responsibilities

• The Arrhythmia Clinical Nurse Specialist will work autonomously within the wider Cardiology multidisciplinary team, providing specialist assessment, management, advice and support for patients with cardiac arrhythmias.
• The post holder will deliver face-to-face and virtual nurse-led Arrhythmia clinics and manage a specialist caseload.
• Triage referrals and coordinate ongoing care and follow-up.
• Work closely with Cardiology consultants, cardiac physiology, nursing teams and other services to support effective patient pathways.
• Support cardioversion pathways, including patient assessment, preparation, education and follow-up.
• Provide specialist arrhythmia advice and in-reach support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to audit, research, quality improvement and service evaluation.
• Support the development of clinical pathways, protocols and the wider Arrhythmia service.
• Provide appropriate cross-cover across Cardiology to support a responsive and resilient service.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Clinical decision making

Teaching skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

NMC Level One Registered Nurse

BSc in Nursing

ENB 998 or equivalent teaching course

Post-basic specialist education

Masters level or working towards

Non-medical prescribing (or willingness)

Job description

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled Band 7 Arrhythmia Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Cardiology team. You will manage a specialist arrhythmia caseload, run nurse-led clinics, triage referrals and work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

Applicants should be an experienced registered nurse with post‑registration Cardiology or arrhythmia experience, strong leadership and decision‑making skills, and a